EPA Communications and Meetings Under Trump Administration

This collection includes emails and correspondence from the EPA and the Department of the Interior discussing meetings, public forums, and responses to environmental policies during the Trump administration.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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The document is a Google Calendar invitation for a meeting regarding the Blue Creek Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) scheduled for January 31, 2019, with attendees including Brooke M. Wahlberg and Aurelia Skipwith from the Department of the Interior. 2019 1
The email exchange between Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Brooke Wahlberg discusses scheduling a phone call to discuss project updates amid the government shutdown, with Skipwith indicating a limited scope for projects at that time. 2019 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, confirms a phone call with Brooke Wahlberg for January 31, 2019, to discuss background information on a project, while noting limitations due to the government shutdown. 2019 3
The email correspondence between Ron McMurray and Aurelia Skipwith discusses scheduling a meeting with Laura Skaer and Mark Compton of AEMA, contingent on the end of the government shutdown, with proposed times from February 4 to February 7, 2019, involving the U.S. Department of the Interior. 2019 3
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is coordinating a potential meeting with Laura Skaer and Mark Compton of AEMA to discuss mining issues, contingent on the end of a government shutdown. 2019 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs that she is furloughed due to a government appropriations lapse and unable to conduct any business activities. 2019 1
The email from Andrew Vanderjack to Aurelia Skipwith of the Department of the Interior requests a meeting to discuss matters relevant to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, which represents Inupiat shareholders and manages land adjacent to parks and refuges in Alaska. 2019 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs Brooke Wahlberg that due to the government shutdown, they should postpone their meeting but she is available for a phone call to discuss background on the topic. 2019 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs that she is furloughed due to a government shutdown and unable to conduct any business activities. 2019 1
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs that she is furloughed due to a government shutdown and unable to conduct business until she returns to the office. 2019 1
The email from Andrew Vanderjack requests a meeting with Aurelia Skipwith of the Department of the Interior to discuss matters related to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and its adjacent lands during the government shutdown. 2019 1
The document is a calendar invitation from the Department of the Interior regarding a meeting on the Blue Creek Habitat Conservation Plan scheduled for January 24, 2019, at 10 AM. 2019 1
The email from Ron McMurray to Aurelia Skipwith discusses scheduling a meeting with Laura Skaer and Mark Compton of the American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) to address mining issues for 2019. 2019 1
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs that she is furloughed due to a government shutdown and unable to conduct business or respond to communications. 2019 1
The email from Brooke M. Wahlberg, an attorney at Nossaman LLP, to Aurelia Skipwith at the Department of the Interior discusses checking in ahead of a scheduled meeting and managing expectations regarding ongoing matters. 2019 1
The email from Owen McDonough, Program Manager at the National Association of Home Builders, discusses logistics for an event in Colorado and provides contact information for Jim Tobin, the NAHB Chief Lobbyist. 2018 2
The email from Owen McDonough, Program Manager at the National Association of Home Builders, instructs a colleague to contact Jim Tobin regarding logistics in Colorado, while also promoting registration for the 2018 IBS event. 2018 2
The U.S. Senate Committee encourages the Environmental Protection Agency to allocate at least $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 for a study on the effectiveness of environmental regulations related to unconventional oil and gas development, in partnership with not-for-profit institutions and stakeholders. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing scheduling a short chat for Administrator Scott Pruitt to speak at the 2018 Sustainability Conference organized by Stanley Goldstein. 2018 6
The email from the EPA discusses the invitation for the Administrator to speak at the AWPA annual meeting in Seattle in April 2018, with a request for a completed speaking request form and suggestions for alternative opportunities if attendance is not possible. 2018 7
The EPA is coordinating scheduling for the Administrator to be a keynote speaker at the 2018 Washington DC Auto Show's MobilityTalks event, with discussions about timing and announcement strategies. 2018 7
The document outlines the proposed schedule for a delegation from the U.S. government, including representatives from the Office of International Trade Administration (OITA), for a scoping mission in Oklahoma City, OK, from October 25-27, 2018, focusing on potential venues for a Council Session and related events. 2018 2
The email from Robin Kime provides details about a meeting with Christopher Chapel regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, including logistics for entry and contact information. 2018 1
The document outlines the preliminary planning and venue arrangements for the 2018 Council Session of the Commission on Environmental Cooperation (CEC), chaired by EPA Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for June 24-27, 2018, in Oklahoma City. 2018 5
The document discusses the scheduling of a conference call regarding the invitation for a keynote speaker at the 2018 Washington DC Auto Show's MobilityTalks, involving the EPA and WANADA representatives. 2018 8
The email from Robin Kime discusses a meeting with Venable LLP regarding the EPA's Burden Reduction and Smart Sector Initiatives, specifically focusing on modifications to the NHSM rule that governs the recycling of secondary materials as fuels in combustion devices. 2018 1
The email from Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt and includes a meeting request form for completion. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg seeking to schedule a meeting with David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is subject to ethics clearance. 2018 4
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 3
The email exchange between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting on wind energy for September 26, 2018, while considering potential disruptions due to Hurricane Florence. 2018 11
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with suggested dates of August 13-14 being preferred. 2018 4
The email correspondence between Timothy Williams and Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the scheduling of a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 3
The email from Heath Heikkila of the American Forest Resource Council requests a meeting with Associate Deputy Secretary Jim Cason and Assistant Deputy Secretary Todd Willens of the Department of the Interior to discuss federal forest management in the Pacific Northwest, specifically regarding BLM O&C lands in Western Oregon, scheduled for June 6 or 7. 2018 1
The email from Bill Valdez to Deputy Secretary Bernhardt discusses proposed regulations for Executive Resource Boards (ERBs) at the Department of the Interior (DOI), emphasizing the need for documentation, composition, convening frequency, and oversight responsibilities to strengthen the executive workforce. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is coordinating a meeting for the American Sheep Industry Association with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt, who is currently unavailable, and has tasked Tracie Lassiter with scheduling it for early January. 2018 5
The email from Edward Whitfield of Farragut Partners to Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt discusses a request for a meeting regarding an innovative public-private partnership project in California involving federal, state, and private lands, which has garnered support from various stakeholders. 2018 1
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior has determined that Deputy Secretary Bernhardt can accept an invitation to speak at the API Upstream Committee meeting on July 17, 2018, in Washington, DC, as it aligns with his official duties and involves presenting information on behalf of the DOI and the U.S. Government. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Chase Adams from the American Sheep Industry Association inquiring about the impact of a government shutdown on a scheduled meeting with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals at the Department of the Interior on January 2, 2019. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes from AWEA requesting a meeting with David Bernhardt of the U.S. Department of the Interior to discuss wind energy priorities and ongoing activities. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy priorities related to the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The document consists of email correspondence between Colin Hayes of Lot Sixteen and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt for potential dates in August and September 2018. 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting for early September 2018, with Hayes seeking availability and Rees suggesting potential dates. 2018 2
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior's ethics office discusses communication between employees regarding updates on an unspecified matter related to ethics advice and compliance. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, is facilitating a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration, and has cleared the necessary ethics review. 2018 2
The email correspondence between David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration, and includes a request for an ethics form to proceed. 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy priorities related to the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with proposed dates in September. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request between Colin Hayes, representing AWEA, and Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt to discuss wind energy priorities. 2018 2
Heath Heikkila from the American Forest Resource Council is requesting a follow-up meeting with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt during a visit to Washington D.C. from March 19-21 to discuss Oregon forest products companies. 2018 1
The email from Edward McDonnell of the Department of the Interior discusses the meeting restrictions for Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding former government employee Abby Hopper and highlights the need to vet attendees to ensure compliance with recusal rules. 2018 9
The email from Katherine Ambrose of the Alpine Group to Gareth Rees at the Department of the Interior requests assistance in scheduling a meeting between Dave Bernhardt and senior leaders from Amplify regarding their oil and gas operations in the Pacific. 2018 1
Lowell Baier requests a meeting with David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior to discuss the appointment of a wildlife administrator, the status of mineral leases near Yellowstone National Park, and proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations. 2018 1
The document discusses the need for the EPA to increase Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for biodiesel and advanced biofuels, emphasizing the industry's capacity to exceed production targets and the importance of timely issuance of standards. 2018 15
The document outlines the planning and venue arrangements for the 2018 Council Session of the Commission on Environmental Cooperation (CEC), chaired by EPA Administrator Pruitt, scheduled for June 24-27, 2018, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2018 5
The email correspondence between Steve Gardner and Kimberly Hintz discusses concerns raised by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regarding Gardner's passive investment in ECSI and the potential need for him to divest due to legal implications under 18 USC 203 and 5 USC app 502. 2018 2
The email from J. Steven Gardner to Daniel Jorjani discusses the ongoing confirmation process and questions regarding Gardner's ethics agreement related to his position at the Department of the Interior, specifically addressing inquiries from the Office of Government Ethics about his business interests and potential conflicts of interest. 2018 7
The National Park Service is coordinating a kickoff meeting with The Boring Company to discuss project details and scheduling, as communicated in a series of emails among agency officials and company representatives. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Daniel Jorjani and Steve Gardner discusses the review of ethics issues related to the U.S. Department of the Interior. 2018 1
The email exchange involves the National Park Service discussing the appraisal status and legal description concerns related to a project, with Peter May indicating he is reviewing comments and will provide further information. 2018 1
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the development of ventilation shafts on private land, with plans for a kickoff meeting and further documentation to follow. 2018 2
The email correspondence between National Park Service officials discusses the need for revisions to the legal description and mapping of a project, highlighting shortcomings identified by DOI reviewers that must be addressed before proceeding with an appraisal. 2018 3
The National Park Service is informing The Boring Company that their proposed Transit Tunnel Project, which crosses NPS-administered lands, can be considered for a land exchange under federal authorities, but must first comply with NEPA and other environmental regulations before any decision can be made. 2018 4
The email from Jane at the Boring Company invites officials from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to discuss an Environmental Assessment on January 23, 2018. 2018 2
The National Park Service (NPS) is reviewing documents related to the BW tunnel project and is considering the NPS as the data source, while two title companies are assessing the legal descriptions and alignment provided by Steve Davis. 2018 5
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Park Service (NPS) discussing the submission and review of documents related to the legal description and alignment for the BW tunnel project, with an emphasis on addressing comments from the NPS and coordinating with title companies for easement documentation. 2018 4
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of the Deputy Secretary is considering a meeting request to discuss a disagreement between the Oil & Gas ESA Coalition and USFWS HQ regarding habitat conservation plan policies. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves officials from the Department of the Interior discussing the need for a correct email address for Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and expressing appreciation for his efforts to strengthen the executive workforce and enhance employee resource boards (ERBs) within the agency. 2018 3
The email from Edward Whitfield of Farragut Partners discusses a public-private partnership project in California involving federal, state, and private lands, and requests a meeting with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt to discuss the project further. 2018 1
The email from David O'Neill of the National Audubon Society to Deputy Secretary Bernhardt discusses appreciation for leadership on the Colorado DCP and requests a meeting to address concerns regarding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and upcoming rulemaking by the Department of the Interior. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes confirms a meeting on September 14, 2018, at 11 AM regarding wind energy at the Interior Building. 2018 7
The email correspondence between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, with a preference for May 14th at 1:00 PM. 2018 8
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with proposed dates in early September. 2018 6
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding a proposal from the Alpine Group, pending review by the Ethics Office. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes submitting a completed meeting request form to Gareth Rees at the U.S. Department of the Interior to schedule a meeting regarding wind energy priorities with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior discusses rescheduling a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association, suggesting it be pushed back to January due to the unavailability of Deputy Secretary Bernhardt. 2018 6
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting for the American Sheep Industry Association, with Tracie Lassiter confirming Joe's availability for the first week of January. 2018 7
The email from Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses the meeting restrictions for Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding former government employee Abby Hopper and potential attendees, emphasizing the need to vet the list of attendees to ensure compliance with recusal rules. 2018 10
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy initiatives and the approval process for the meeting request. 2018 4
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, confirming a time on September 14th at 11 AM. 2018 8
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting with David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior to discuss wind energy issues related to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 3
The document is an email from David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior forwarding materials for the FAST-41 Council meeting scheduled for March 21, 2018, which includes an agenda and various documents related to the meeting. 2018 3
The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting regarding wind energy with representatives from the American Wind Energy Association, pending ethics approval. 2018 2
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting for September 14, 2018, at the Interior Building. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request from the American Sheep Industry Association to discuss the reevaluation of BLM policy 1730 regarding domestic and bighorn sheep with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt. 2018 2
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses the potential rescheduling of a wind energy meeting due to uncertainties surrounding Hurricane Florence and the availability of key attendees. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions about Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Gareth Rees communicates with Colin Hayes regarding scheduling a meeting between AWEA representatives and Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to discuss wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email exchange between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting in September 2018, with proposed dates and times for their availability. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior coordinating a meeting request from Colin Hayes of AWEA to meet with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses the scheduling of a wind energy meeting, considering potential disruptions from Hurricane Florence and the availability of attendees. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior's Deputy Secretary is cleared to meet with representatives from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) regarding wind energy issues, following a review confirming no legal objections under ethics regulations. 2018 2
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor discusses the approval process for a meeting request related to wind energy, indicating that further requests will follow and need to be cleared by the Departmental Ethics Office. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes requesting a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding wind energy initiatives, following up on a completed meeting request form submitted to Gareth Rees. 2018 2
The email from the Department of the Interior's Gareth Rees discusses a meeting request from the Alpine Group to meet with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt, outlining the process for submitting a meeting request form for review by the Ethics Office. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior determined there are no legal objections for the Deputy Secretary to meet with representatives from Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and SAExploration, Inc. regarding a seismic survey, as none of the participants are on the Deputy Secretary's recusal lists. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg seeking to schedule a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically Gareth Rees, regarding discussions about Castle Mountain Ventures and their California mine affected by a monument designation. 2018 2
The email from Michael K. Henry to Gareth Rees discusses a meeting request with David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior to potentially meet with senior leaders from Amplify regarding their oil and gas operations in the Pacific. 2018 1
The email from Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses a meeting request from the Picayune Ranchera of Chukchansi Indians to address concerns regarding the approval of an off-reservation gaming application for the North Fork Band of Mono Indians, which they believe was improperly granted and detrimental to their tribe and community. 2018 4